More on Me + Em – Page 740
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AnalysisAnalysis: Should the Government step in to safeguard retail jobs?
The retail sector has become synonymous with Britain’s national identity as a ‘nation of shopkeepers’ – but is that title under threat?
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NewsLK Bennett to appoint administrators with 500 jobs at risk
LK Bennett has filed notice to appoint administrators, putting 500 jobs at the premium fashion retailer at risk.
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AnalysisProfile: Can Clarks' new boss put it back on the front foot?
As Retail Week revealed this week, Giorgio Presca has taken on the top job at embattled footwear specialist Clarks. We profile the man charged with turning the business around.
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NewsPepkor Europe’s revenues soar in first quarter
Pepkor Europe’s sales rose over the last quarter, with growth driven by Pepco and Poundland sales broadly flat.
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NewsFarfetch sales rocket in ‘blockbuster' year
Farfetch has reported soaring sales in what founder, chief executive and co-chair José Neves described as a “blockbuster” year.
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NewsFarfetch acquires JD.com's luxury fashion platform Toplife
Farfetch China has acquired JD.com’s luxury fashion platform Toplife for $50m, terming it a “win-win collaboration”.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Giorgio Presca and Clarks step into the unknown
Clarks’ appointment of Giorgio Presca as its new chief executive could easily be seen as the last roll of the dice for a 200-year old brand that has struggled to remain relevant in a new retail landscape.
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VideoWatch: Is M&S-Ocado deal transformation or desperation?
Marks & Spencer and Ocado have joined forces on a £1.5bn online grocery venture – but does the move represent true transformation or an act of desperation?
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NewsConsumers ‘stoic' as exit from the EU nears
Consumers are taking a stoic approach to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, with consumer confidence rising in February.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What happens when retailers get political?
Retailers have traditionally remained neutral on political and societal issues, but times are changing. Should your brands take a stance on contentious matters?
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VideoWatch: Richard Walker on Iceland's war on plastic
Retail Activist Award nominee Richard Walker explains why Iceland is spearheading the war on plastic pollution.
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NewsBoots puts hundreds of head office roles into consultation
Up to 350 roles at Boots Nottingham head office are at risk in a bid by the retailer to cut costs.
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AnalysisAnalysis: M&S and Ocado – the £750m questions answered
Marks & Spencer and Ocado have agreed a joint venture in a bid to “transform online grocery shopping in the UK”.
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OpinionNatalie Berg: The Ocado-M&S deal is a wise move
These days, in retail it seems the only constant is change. Here are three reasons why the Ocado-Marks & Spencer deal makes sense.
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NewsRowe: Ocado deal 'boldest moment' of M&S transformation
Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe has hailed the retailer’s online grocery venture with Ocado as the “biggest and boldest moment” in its digital transformation plan.
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NewsTed Baker cautions on profits amid currency movements
Ted Baker has cautioned full-year profits will come in below expectations after being “adversely affected” by non-cash factors.
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NewsTed Baker to ape streetwear brands with monthly drops
Ted Baker is set to launch monthly ‘drops’, releasing a limited run of product for just 48 hours every month.